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How much does an Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. make in California? The average Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. salary in California is $59,400 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $52,800 and $67,200. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary $46,791 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary $52,800 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary $59,400 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary $67,200 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary $74,301 CA March 26, 2024
25% $52,800 10% $46,791 90% $74,301 75% $67,200 $59,400 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. assists students in setting academic goals, course planning and career development. Advises university/college students in course and major selection, requirements for selected area of concentration, and post-college plans. Being an Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree in counseling or related field or its equivalent. May work with individual students or groups. In addition, Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as an Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Academic Counselor - Higher Ed.

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    College/University Student Counselor

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $56,676 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $57,483 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $59,526 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $56,569 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $55,117 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $58,666 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $56,838 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $53,557 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $65,602 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $65,441 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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